Headteacher

About the job

What will I be doing?

You will be responsible for the strategic leadership of the school in respect of all areas relating to quality of education, behaviour and attitudes and personal development, as well as being the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) for the school.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We are seeking to recruit an outstanding leader and teacher, with a track record of successful leadership, to become the Headteacher of Orchard Grove Primary School from September 2026. We are looking for an individual who has a strong knowledge of curriculum, who has experience in safeguarding and who can deliver excellent learning opportunities alongside achievement and progress outcomes for all children across the Primary and Early Years key stages.

You will be joining an ambitious, talented and hardworking team of staff who offer incredible support, both in an academic and a pastoral sense, and are relentless in their drive to make a genuine difference to and lasting impact on our young people, families and the wider community. They are fully aligned in what it means to be ‘Team Orchard Grove’ and what ‘going the extra mile’ looks like. We are looking for a leader who aligns with this, shares these beliefs and can further galvanise our existing team whilst growing it further.

You will also join our team of fantastic primary and secondary Headteachers who lead our other BEP schools, and you will have a unique opportunity to help shape the future of education in Somerset and Devon.

This post comes at a crucial point in the timeline for Orchard Grove and we are looking for an individual who can build on the strong foundations the team have put in place and take the school forwards on the next phase of its journey. This post will involve 2 days per week of classroom teaching initially, at this early stage in the development of the school. Over time the position will grow with the school to become a non-teaching headteacher position. It is essential that any candidate is an exceptional classroom teacher as the teachers and support staff this headteacher will be leading are exactly that

Supporting documents and information

Please see the application pack for details of how to book a visit

CVs are not accepted, please complete the application form in full. If you can meet the requirements of this role, we would love to hear from you. All applications should be made by completing the online application form via E-teach and include evidence of how you meet the person specification for the role.

For full details of the role, please see the job description and person specification.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 9 March 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 March at Orchard Grove Primary School

Apply on the Orchard Grove Primary School website